Best Online Business Administration Programs in LaPorte, IN (2026)

LaPorte, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $33,320 to $42,276 per year for indexed programs. LaPorte has a population of about 21,732. In Indiana, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $130,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to LaPorte

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near LaPorte. Distances are calculated from LaPorte city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from LaPorte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 19.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score71.6
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#2

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 24.6 miles from LaPorte BOC Score68.6
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#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 25.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score83.9
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#4

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN 27.3 miles from LaPorte BOC Score51.8
Published tuition$33,320 - $42,276
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#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 30.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score70.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near LaPorte

LaPorte is part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (BLS area code 33140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$95,370Michigan City-La Porte, IN$104,002
Administrative Services Manager$103,640Michigan City-La Porte, IN$113,021
Financial Manager$128,900Michigan City-La Porte, IN$140,567
Human Resources Manager$130,340IN statewide$142,137
Management Analyst$101,460Michigan City-La Porte, IN$110,643
Project Management Specialist$89,790Michigan City-La Porte, IN$97,917
Accountant or Auditor$72,550Michigan City-La Porte, IN$79,117
Training and Development Specialist$52,870Michigan City-La Porte, IN$57,655
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,840Michigan City-La Porte, IN$67,437

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


LaPorte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in LaPorte County426 workers, 108 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near LaPorte, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near LaPorte. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Andrews University (30.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near LaPorte?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near LaPorte are: Human Resources Manager ($130,340), Financial Manager ($128,900), Administrative Services Manager ($103,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of LaPorte?

South Bend, IN is 23.5 miles from LaPorte and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in LaPorte

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.